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A student in good standing who is diagnosed with a terminal illness while attending Metropolitan State University of Denver may be awarded a degree without fulfilling all degree requirements.
The criteria for the award of a degree under these circumstances are:
- The student is in good academic standing
- The student is otherwise eligible for continued enrollment
- Documentation from the treating physician is received by the university
Any party interested in seeking a degree for a student with a terminal illness will contact the Dean of the College or School in which the student’s program resides or the Dean of Students. Upon final approval of the President and/or the Board of Trustees, a diploma will be given to the student, or a person designated by the family. The name of the student may be announced at the commencement directly following the conferring of the degree.
If it is determined that the student was enrolled in their final courses sufficient to meet the university’s graduation requirements, and therefore would have earned their degree had they successfully completed the remaining program requirements in their last semester of enrollment, the degree will be counted as an earned degree within university completion counts. If it is determined that the student recovers from the terminal illness, the Office of the Registrar will expunge the degree.
If it is determined that the student was not enrolled in their final courses sufficient to meet the university’s graduation requirements, and therefore would not have been granted a degree if they successfully completed the last semester of enrollment, the degree will not be counted as an earned degree within university completion counts and will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
In instances in which the criteria for the award of a degree have not been met, college or department faculty may present collegiate or departmental awards of recognition at ceremonies other than commencement.
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